Panic Disorder

Question 1

What is the DSMV criteria for Panic disorder?

Answer 1

A) A panic attack characterised by four or more of STUDENTS
B) Within 1 month of an the attack you have one or both of the following
1. Persistent worry about additional attack or their consequences
2. Significant maladaptive behaviour related to the attack
C) Not attributable to a substance
D) Not attributable to psychiatric disorder

Question 2

What is STUDENTS for the symptoms of a panic attack? And the other symptoms?

Answer 2

S : Sweating
T : Tremor
U : Unsteadiness/Dizziness
D : Depersonalisation/Derealisation
E : Elevated HR
N : Nausea
T : Tingling
S : SOB

• Fear of losing control or going crazy
• Fear of dying
• Fear of choking
• Chest pain/discomfort
• Palpitations